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Dr Joe Parent of Zen Golf on Walking Meditation & Fred’s Adventure to Japan

golf SMARTER

Josh Karp

Golf, Sports, Society & Culture

4.3577 Ratings

🗓️ 19 October 2022

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

865: Host Fred Greene has just returned from a 2 week - 5 city, vacation/adventure in Japan. During their time in Kyoto, the group met and meditated with Zen Buddhist Monk Obayashi at Temple Senkoji. When the topic of sitting vs moving/walking meditation was brought up, Monk Obayashi mentioned that he has read Zen Golf by Dr Joe Parent. Immediately upon his return, Fred shared the clip with Dr Parent who wanted to discuss it on this episode. There’s a video of this episode on YouTube.com/golfsmartertv where Fred includes a variety of photos and videos in the background during the podcast. Watch it here https://youtu.be/PIoYSj35VG4This episode is brought to you by Imagine Golf, the #1 app for Golf’s Mental Game. Download the Imagine Golf app now from the Apple App Store or Google Play to start your free 7-day trial. Sign up for free Zoom event "Practicing Mindful Awareness" drjoeparent.com under Free Resources.This episode is also brought to you by Fishing Clash. Download Fishing Clash for free on your mobile phone by typing FISHING  CLASH in the search bar of either the Apple App Store or Google Play. Open a menu in the top right corner, choose “Gift codes” sections and input my special code GOLFSMARTER to get an awesome reward for a total value of $20!This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans #181 is part2 on the legend of the 1973 US Open at Oakmont as told by the authors of Chasing Greatness. The 1973 US Open at Oakmont could be the greatest in US Open history because of Johnny Miller's miracle finish. This long episode has never been released publicly because it was a Members Only episode in 2011.Become a Golf Smarter Ambassador by introducing our next episode! For your effort you’ll receive a choice of prizes including a Glove + Glove Compartment from RedRoosterGolf.com. where you can choose from 11 styles of gloves in 26 sizes! Write to GolfSmarterPodcast@gmail.com and we’ll assign you an episode number and a brief script to record for the intro of the show. In addition to sharing your home course, you now have the opportunity to offer your favorite Golf Smarter lesson, episode, insight or teacher. Thanks to RedRoosterGolf.com for giving a new glove to every Golf Smarter Ambassador who introduces an upcoming episode!For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Before we get started, I just want you to know this conversation with Dr. Joe Perrin of Zen Golf is also available on video.

0:09.0

Now, I've just returned from a two-week, mind-blowing vacation to Japan, which included a one-time meeting and meditation with a Zen Buddhist monk who talked about reading Zen golf.

0:24.1

That moment that I recorded on video is in this episode, but the video of it is on YouTube.

0:30.6

In addition, while recording the conversation with Dr. Joe, I sat in front of a green screen,

0:39.7

so I'll be adding different photos and videos from the adventure in Japan throughout the video episode. So again, there's more to

0:46.0

this episode than meets the ear. So if you're so inclined, please check it out at

0:51.8

YouTube.com slash golf smarter TV.

0:55.3

I'll leave a link in the show notes so that you can go there before you get too deep into the audio.

1:01.2

Hi, this is Wally Jabs from Long Island, New York, and I play at the Timber Point Country Club.

1:06.5

This is Golf Smarter number 865.

1:11.4

Dr. Joe Perrin of Zen Golf on Moving Meditation and My Adventure to Japan.

1:18.2

This is Golf Smarter.

1:21.0

Sharing stories, tips, and insights from great golf minds to help you lower your score

1:26.1

and raise your golf IQ.

1:28.8

Here's your host, Fred Green.

1:31.1

Welcome back to the Golf Smarter Podcast, Dr. Joe.

1:34.2

Hello, Fred.

1:35.3

Great to be here with you.

1:37.1

You know, it's so great that you're here because we've got to set this up.

1:41.0

I just got back from vacation two weeks in Japan. And while we were there,

1:48.0

it was an incredible trip. And every day we had something, we were in group travel. So every

1:52.8

day we got to meet different people who live in Japan and what their life is like, whether

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